BRIAN A. SHARP
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Knightstown, IN 46148 *****.*********@*****.***
QUALIFICATION STATEMENT
Experienced Facilities Manager with a proven record of leading organizations in continual improvement, strategic planning and P & L management. Extensive background in maintenance systems, process improvement, and project management with a proven ability to engage all levels of the organization to meet and exceed communicated goals. Over 25 years of leadership across a wide range of manufacturing sectors with the skill set for development of business strategy, operation strategy, forecasting, and strong financial performance.
STS Certification
ISO 9001 and 14001 experience
Strategic Planning
Process Improvement
Predictive Maintenance
Management in Union environment
Contract Negotiation
Project Management
Preventative Maintenance
Reliability Centered Maintenance
RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Advanced Technology Services, Peoria, IL 2012-2016
Site Operations Manager
Report to Area Business Manager of contract maintenance provider. Full staff of 8 Repair Technicians, 4 Preventative Maintenance Technicians, 1 Facilities Technician, and 1 Maintenance Specialist with complete accountability of all facility and operations maintenance, process improvement, capital planning, and continuous skill set improvement planning for all maintenance and engineering personnel. Completed continuous improvement project on end of line tester that saved company $350K annually and increased first time throughput of 12%. Methodology was utilized with additional value streams within the facility to provide further cost savings initiatives.
Graphic Packaging International, Fort Smith, AR 2007-2012
RCM Manager
Reported to Plant Manager of manufacturer of paperboard cartons. Accountability for all equipment, site, operation and maintenance of 327,000 square foot facility. Oversight of predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance programs as well as execution of $2.7M annual budget.
Restructured Maintenance Department; maximized skill-sets on all shifts which increased machine up-time by 20%
Managed $2.4M Finishing Department Automation project; largest company capital project completed on schedule and within budget
Successfully implementation TPM process across 7 printing presses with 12 months
Promoted from Cutting Department Supervisor where I was instrumental in implementation and execution of several key LEAN initiatives with an emphasis on increased safety and quality.
Implemented TPM for 7 Cutters to increase production 20% to 3635 NSPH
Led 9 LEAN events to improve machine up-time and point of use tooling
Promoted from Production Coordinator in the Muncie, IN facility where I directly managed all production, maintenance, shipping and receiving disciplines for a mode based operation (35 associates). Instrumental in updating and implementing several changes for the plant which contributed to Excellent HACCP audit ratings and OSHA lost time incident rate of 1.3.
Metaldyne (formerly Daimler-Chrysler), New Castle, IN 1998-2007
Production/Maintenance Supervisor
Directly managed 50 production and maintenance associates while responsible for a 3 shift Tier 1 automotive machining operation. Developed an extensive knowledge in hydraulics, pneumatics and PLC controls for machining applications. Lead supervisor in the launch of 3 new product lines within the plant and worked with plant engineering, tool engineers and quality control engineers to improve processes.
Reduced tooling cost on a 4 unit machining cell by an estimated $30,000 through implementing a set standard for tool changes
Worked directly with Toyota Motors liaisons to set up the first non – US production cells within the plant
Led the corporate sponsored Health and Wellness Program within the plant (Relay for Life top 5 award for employee involvement, YMCA Corporate Challenge winner 2 years in a row)
Promoted from Machine Set-up and Operation where I was responsible for all machine and tooling setups on a 28 station transfer machine. Performed preventive maintenance on hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical controls to minimize downtime as well as performed all SPC quality audits for the line.
Implemented a tool change log book that saved an estimated $45,000 per year
Assisted in TPM Kaizen events to reduce unplanned downtime
Reduced cycle time on machine operation by 8 seconds per cycle
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Organizational Leadership and Strategic Planning, Anderson University, Anderson, IN